Protecting Health Records: The Physician Isn’t the Enemy
Protecting Health Records: The Physician Isn’t the Enemy
Can You Benefit From an Automated Medical Peer Review Portal?
A medical peer review is a formal process in which care is reviewed to determine medical necessity. It can provide a means for an independent review organization (IRO) to review all of the documentation.
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Passes
Healthcare Compliance – The Joint Commission’s Influenza Vaccination for Licenses Independent Practitioners and Staff
The Importance of Physician Advisor Services
Let’s discuss the importance of physician advisor services. According to a report issued by the Department of Health & Human Services, the Office of the Inspector General reviewed a case involving University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbytarian Shadyside (the University). The final report is entitled Review of Medicare Acute Care Inpatient Same-Day Readmissions at University […]
Part 2 of 2 – New CARF Standards Effective for Surveys Conducted After June 30, 2012
Part 1 of 2 – New CARF Standards Effective for Surveys Conducted After June 30, 2012
Original source of information is the CARF website. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF) was founded in 1966 and serves the following areas: aging services, behavioral health, business and services management networks, child and youth services, employment and community services, and medical rehabilitation.Did you know that new CARF standards effective for surveys […]
Healthcare Reform and the Presidential Election
Healthcare Reform is a buzzword in terms of the upcoming presidential election. Three new articles were added to the website just since yesterday regarding this issue. Let’s discuss the evolving nature of healthcare reform and the presidential election. Original source is “The Hill” Healthwatch Blog Obama Issues Veto Threat for Healthcare Bill June 6, 2012, […]
The Basics of HIPAA 5010, Mandates, Timelines, and Reasons for Upgrades
Let’s discuss the basics of HIPAA 5010. Original site for information is https://www.emdeon.com/5010/. The information on this site is presented in a simple easy to understand manner. HIPAA 5010 expands HIPAA regulation to include electronic transmission of healthcare transactions, including eligibility, claim status, referrals, claims, and remittances. Covered entities are required to comply. Covered entities […]
CARF, CARF, CARF
CARF wants your organization to provide the same quality care on a consistent basis. Fido is friendly. CARF wants the best for your organization and wants to help you obtain the quality designation you desire.